WEATHER ALERT
Why some Houston-area residents received FEMA’s maximum grant and you did not after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Why some Houston-area residents received FEMA’s maximum grant and you did not after Hurricane BerylDid you find out that your neighbor received more money in FEMA reimbursements than you?
How to apply for disaster unemployment assistance in Texas post-Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: How to apply for disaster unemployment assistance in Texas post-Hurricane BerylDisaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for workers and self-employed individuals in 15 Texas counties affected by Hurricane Beryl, with applications due by September 9, 2024.
Need assistance to remove storm debris in Houston? Here’s who you can call
Read full article: Need assistance to remove storm debris in Houston? Here’s who you can callIf you or someone you know is physically unable to remove storm debris yourself, you can call the Houston Office of Emergency Management to stop in and assist.
Time is running out for Houstonians affected by waves of severe weather to apply for FEMA assistance
Read full article: Time is running out for Houstonians affected by waves of severe weather to apply for FEMA assistanceTexans who sustained losses or damages from storms and flooding which occurred between April 26 and June 5 have one more month to apply for FEMA assistance.
Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in Liberty
Read full article: Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in LibertyPinnacle Search and Rescue, formerly known as Cajun Navy 2016, is assisting with rescue efforts in the Liberty area amidst major flooding.
Texas renters, homeowners: Need help paying your utilities bill? The application portal is now open
Read full article: Texas renters, homeowners: Need help paying your utilities bill? The application portal is now openThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs said Thursday that it launched Texas Utility Help to help eligible low-income Texas homeowners and renters pay their utility bills.
What you need to know about FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral reimbursement program
Read full article: What you need to know about FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral reimbursement programHoustonians who had to bury their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for reimbursement of funeral costs from FEMA.
Money to help pay utility bills: Here is how you can apply if you live in Harris, Brazoria or Galveston counties
Read full article: Money to help pay utility bills: Here is how you can apply if you live in Harris, Brazoria or Galveston countiesThere is now more help available if you need assistance paying your utility bills.
Can you apply for FEMA if you have insurance? Top questions answered
Read full article: Can you apply for FEMA if you have insurance? Top questions answeredIs FEMA help available for renters too? When you are applying for FEMA help you need to have your social security number, annual household income, contact information, insurance information (if you have it), and bank account information. Christine Tremonte said she is still waiting for FEMA assistance money after filing for assistance after Hurricane Harvey. Christine’s tale should not discourage you from applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA money for this freeze is more for immediate needs.
How and when landlords and tenants can apply for up to 15 months of rent and utility assistance
Read full article: How and when landlords and tenants can apply for up to 15 months of rent and utility assistanceThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is administering the Texas Rent Relief Program and doling out $1.3 billion. Landlords and tenants can apply for the money to recoup unpaid rent and utility bills as far back as March 13, 2020 and up to three months in advance. AdDon’t wait until Monday to check out Texas Rent Relief. Tenants and landlords can apply separately, but Dana Karni of Lone Star Legal Aid says both parties will get help sooner if they cooperate with one another. You can call the Texas Rent Relief Program Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get answers to your questions.
Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance program
Read full article: Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance programThe Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs expects that 80,000 households could benefit from a new rental assistance program. State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments during a shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, around 80,000 households will be able to receive assistance. The program comes after renters have spent months depending on local funds and nonprofit organizations for rental assistance. We are finally getting a rental assistance program to the scale and the magnitude of the crisis,” said Eli Barrish, policy analyst at the housing advocacy organization Texas Housers.
‘I’m just so glad to be here:’ Houstonians desperate for rental help find it in Precinct 1
Read full article: ‘I’m just so glad to be here:’ Houstonians desperate for rental help find it in Precinct 1HOUSTON – Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen and other local officials unveiled an Eviction Assistance Program Wednesday to help those facing eviction due to the coronavirus pandemic. The program is designed to provide resources to help people facing eviction navigate challenges. Some in the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office wondered if anyone would show up on Wednesday for the event, but cars lined up before dawn. The nearly $250,000 raised will fund the new program, which provides free legal help and other services from community partners for tenants and landlords. You can reach South Texas College of Law Houston at 346-250-1069 and Eviction Defense Coalition at 713-982-7340.